Duke Energy Files 8-K: Board & Executive Changes
Ticker: DUKB · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 12, 2025 · CIK: 1326160
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Duke Energy Corp (DUKB) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.001, $408,361 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, executive-compensation, board-changes
TL;DR
Duke Energy's 8-K shows board/exec changes & comp updates.
AI Summary
Duke Energy Corp. filed an 8-K on December 12, 2025, reporting changes in its board of directors and executive officers, along with updates to executive compensation arrangements. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits related to these corporate governance and compensation matters.
Why It Matters
Changes in a company's board and executive compensation can signal shifts in strategic direction or governance practices, impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns corporate governance and executive compensation, which typically have a low direct financial risk impact.
Key Players & Entities
- Duke Energy CORP (company) — Filer
- Duke Energy Holding Corp. (company) — Former Company Name
- Deer Holding Corp. (company) — Former Company Name
- Progress Energy (company) — Related Entity
FAQ
What specific changes were made to Duke Energy's board of directors?
The filing indicates a change in directors, but specific names and the nature of the change (e.g., election, departure) are not detailed in the provided text.
Were there any new appointments of certain officers at Duke Energy?
The filing lists 'Appointment of Certain Officers' as an item, suggesting new appointments may have occurred, but details are not provided in the text.
What information is provided regarding compensatory arrangements of certain officers?
The filing notes 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers' as an item, indicating updates or new arrangements were made, but specific details are not in the text.
What financial statements and exhibits are included with this 8-K filing?
The filing states 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' are included, but the specific content of these exhibits is not detailed in the provided text.
When was this 8-K filing submitted?
This 8-K filing was submitted on December 12, 2025.
Filing Stats: 883 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 12.7 · Accepted 2025-12-12 08:30:53
Key Financial Figures
- $0.001 — registered Duke Energy Common Stock, $0.001 par value DUK New York Stock Exchange
- $408,361 — consisting of an annual base salary of $408,361, a short-term incentive opportunity of
Filing Documents
- tm2533300d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 51KB
- tm2533300d1_8kimg001.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
- 0001104659-25-120496.txt ( ) — 311KB
- duk-20251212.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 5KB
- duk-20251212_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 29KB
- duk-20251212_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 39KB
- duk-20251212_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 27KB
- tm2533300d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 13KB
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 12, 2025, Duke Energy Corporation ("Duke Energy") announced that Ms. Cynthia S. Lee, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, will be retiring effective December 31, 2026. Ms. Lee will move into an advisor role, effective March 1, 2026, until her retirement on December 31, 2026. Also on December 12, 2025, Duke Energy announced that Ms. Abigail L. Motsinger has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, effective March 1, 2026. Ms. Motsinger, 42, has served as Vice President, Investor Relations, since November 16, 2022. Prior to that role, Ms. Motsinger served as Director, Jurisdictional Forecasting from May 2021 until November 2022, Investor Relations Manager from November 2017 until May 2021, and, prior to that, in various roles of increasing responsibility within the finance and investor relations organizations, since joining Duke Energy in 2010. Upon assuming her new role, Ms. Motsinger's current responsibilities will be assumed by Mr. Mike Switzer, who also will retain his current leadership of the corporate development organization. In connection with this promotion, the Compensation and People Development Committee of the Board of Directors of Duke Energy, effective as of March 1, 2026, approved Ms. Motsinger's total direct compensation, consisting of an annual base salary of $408,361, a short-term incentive opportunity of 50% of her annual base salary, and a long-term incentive opportunity of 95% of her annual base salary. Ms. Motsinger will participate in the Duke Energy Corporation Executive Severance Plan as a "Tier I" participant upon her appointment to her new role. The Executive Severance Plan is described in more detail on pages 72-73 of the Corporation's Proxy Statement, filed with the Securities a
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document). SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION Date: December 12, 2025 By: /s/ David S. Maltz Name: David S. Maltz Title: Vice President, Legal, Chief Governance Officer and Corporate Secretary Co-Registrant CIK Co-Registrant Amendment Flag false Co-Registrant Form Type 8-K Co-Registrant DocumentPeriodEndDate 2025-12-12 Co-Registrant Written Communications false Co-Registrant Solicitating Materials false Co-Registrant PreCommencement Tender Offer false Co-Registrant PreCommencement Issuer Tender Offer false Co-Registrant Emerging Growth Company false Co-Registrant CIK Co-Registrant Amendment Flag false Co-Registrant Form Type 8-K Co-Registrant DocumentPeriodEndDate 2025-12-12 Co-Registrant Written Communications false Co-Registrant Solicitating Materials false Co-Registrant PreCommencement Tender Offer false Co-Registrant PreCommencement Issuer Tender Offer false Co-Registrant Emerging Growth Company false